Researchers hope digging up old bodies will reveal insights to the past.

Nasa astronaut shared stories about life as an astronaut to Dunedin school pupils.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

A southerly blast has slammed the door on the South Island's long hot summer.

Rescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.

Ritchies investigate allegations of lewd behaviour towards female passengers by driver.

Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.

The parents of a teenager say they had treated drink-driver who killed him as family.

The common place of exposure for the cases is Queenstown Airport, authorities say.

The 16-year-old Amber-Rose was found dead at her Corstorphine home on February 3.

PM has reiterated her support for Clare Curran while on a rural tour of Otago today.

Children's charity can't afford to keep the villages open after giving staff a pay rise.

A Dunedin sunrise and horses

Yak 3 Russian fighter plane seriously damaged after clipping cherry picker when landing.

Recently released prisoner spent Easter weekend in a tent, saying it's his only option.

Temperatures have surged over 30C in Hawke's Bay.

A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today

Sheeran posted about his wildlife experience on Instagram.

Dunedin health professional accused of murdering teen to apply for bail in April.

Roxburgh Volunteer Fire Brigade paid a heartfelt tribute to their fallen station officer.

Moana-Roa Keith "Chief" Haare died while guiding a trip on the Shotover on Friday.

Dunedin man serving three years in prison for his role in woman's death is denied parole.

Ian Gregory Wells from Roxburgh died after getting into trouble while diving.

Police investigate an apparent hit and run in Balclutha, leaving a man with glass in head.

The moment has arrived for Ed Sheeran's devoted Kiwi fans.

Olivia Wensley has inspired hundreds to share their sexual harassment stories.

Voices merged in unison as soft ballads floated overhead at superstar's Kiwi concert.

Aged 70, dentist David Evans is taking a break after 40 years, but don't say 'retirement'

The experienced guide is being mourned on social media by family and Queenstown locals

People were flown to Timaru Hospital after the crash.